What does it mean to be a Jew in the twenty-first century? Exploring the multifaceted and intensely complicated characteristics of this age-old; ever-changing community; Judaisms examines how Jews are a culture; ethnicity; nation; nationality; race; religion; and more. With each chapter revolving around a single theme (Narratives; Sinais; Zions; Messiahs; Laws; Mysticisms; Cultures; Movements; Genocides; Powers; Borders; and Futures) this introductory textbook interrogates and broadens readers’ understandings of Jewish communities. Written for a new mode of teaching—one that recognizes the core role that identity formation plays in our lives—this book weaves together alternative and marginalized voices to illustrate how Jews have always been in the process of reshaping their customs; practices; and beliefs. Judaisms is the first book to assess and summarize Jewish history from the time of the Hebrew Bible through today using multiple perspectives. Ideal for classroom use; Judaismsprovides a synthetic and coherent alternative understanding of Jewish identity for students of all backgrounds;focuses on both the history of and potential futures for physical and ideological survival;includes an array of engaging images; many in color;offers extensive online resources including notes; key terms; a timeline of major texts; and chapter-by-chapter activities for teaching.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful readBy hobbesI am always in awe when I see the magnificnet cathedrals in England and wonder just how did they get built? Robert A. Scott does a wonderful job not only of describing the construction of these cathedrals but also of the times in which they were built. He covers all the aspects of life back in the medieval ages. Knowing all that I know now makes me even more in awe of the majesty of these beautful cathedrals. Nothing built today will be around in 100 years; let alone 600 years.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy JMMinksA good read before going to Europe and seeing the beautiful architecture1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A little disappointingBy whiskey DeltaWe all have our biases. The author' bias; for me; is a little too evident. If comment on values of a cathedral community are going to be expressed; it could; perhaps; be in the context or comparison to; the "outside" world values and practises.
